Argentine Spanish from Scratch

Giving commands or instructions in Spanish can be tricky — especially in Argentina, where locals use vos instead of tú. In this episode, we dive into how Argentines really give orders, make requests, or tell someone what to do — without sounding rude or like a textbook.

You’ll learn the basics of the imperative form with vos, hear real-life examples, and understand when to use a softer tone (like “decime” or “esperá un segundo”) versus a strong one (like “vení acá”).

Whether you’re living in Buenos Aires, managing employees, or just trying to sound more natural with locals, this episode will help you master the Argentine way of giving orders — confidently and respectfully.

If you’ve been saying “no sé” every time you mean “I don’t know,” this episode is for you. In Argentina, locals rarely use that phrase — and when they do, it often sounds distant or even a bit cold.

In this episode, I’ll show you the real, natural ways Argentines express uncertainty or hesitation, depending on the tone and situation. You’ll learn native alternatives that make you sound relaxed, friendly, and confident — like a true porteño.

This is an Argentine Spanish class for travelers and new residents in Argentina about payments and billing. Grab your notebook and get ready to study hard!

Does it really take six years to learn Argentine Spanish? This is a complete lie, and I'll explain why.

In this Argentine Spanish lesson, I'm going to teach you how to fill out a hotel check-in form in Argentine Spanish. This is something you'll definitely need as a traveler or new resident. Watch and learn!

Today I'm going to teach you the Argentine Spanish vocabulary you'll need when you go to a restaurant, an Argentine grill, or even a store. Learn it all with this lesson!

In this video, I teach you the most common gestures in Argentina. You absolutely have to learn them, or you'll never truly understand Argentinians. Watch the episode and learn them all!

In this video, I'll show you the method I teach all my students to learn Argentine Spanish. I'm talking about the comprehensible input method, and in this video, I'll explain how to use it in our dialect.

This is the most complete video about Argentine Spanish. This is a free course to learn Argentine Spanish, share it with everyone that needs it.

00:00 - Introduction00:42 - Pronouns02:29 - Vos vs Tú04:15 - Vosotros vs Ustedes05:26 - Argentine Pronunciation & Conjugation15:40 - Argentine Greetings21:47 - Boludo vs Pelotudo (+ other insults)27:04 - "Che"31:17 - "Chamuyar"35:15 - The Most Common Argentine Expressions44:15 - Vocabulary for people49:36 - Vocabulary for money54:18 - Vocabulary for transportation01:03:30 - The Next Step

In this video, I explain how to do the administrative work of paying rent or buying a house in Argentine Spanish. Specific words you will need for this process.

If you want to master all of this, you can do so with my 1:1 program for new residents and travelers.